What can we expect from the next general election, which a few believe may coincide with the Sarawak state election?
The last general election was widely described as a watershed general election, but real change is still some way off, although we are now closer to a viable two-coalition system.
The new Ketua Penguasa of the Penang Botanic Garden, Tengku Idaura, has a monumental challenge ahead of her in restoring and improving the Garden in line with best practices.
She is seeking the assistance of volunteer botanists and garden enthusiasts.
Says Tengku Idaura:
It’s heartening to read the comments about the Penang Botanic Gardens. After working here for seven days, I feel downright discouraged at the volume of tasks ahead of me. Most of all, can I remove all the unnecessary structures which the officials would declare as “structurally sound” and therefore…
Watch the last few moments before the Leaning Arch at the Penang Botanic Garden came crashing down.
Oops! That wasn’t supposed to happen – Photo credit: guangming.com
Have a look at the latest revelation in the ongoing saga of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud.
Go to the Sarawak Report here.
The demolition of the ‘Leaning Arch of Penang’ at the Botanic Garden went horribly wrong when the large structure inadvertently toppled over, crashing through a metal hoarding.
At precisely 8.45pm, a hydraulic breaker mounted on a crane began slamming against the upper portion of the leaning arch. The jackhammer-like machine tore bits of concrete from the arch and eventually punched a gaping hole just above the centre of the arch. The arch didn’t stand a chance nor did it put up much resistance.
Apparently, the “Abolish ISA” chanting could be heard from inside the Malaysian High Commission in London. Foreign Minister Anifah got out of his car and came over to talk to those at the vigil for about half an hour.
Anifah meets the protesters in London on Sunday, 8 August – Photo by PocketFiat; see slideshow here.
Those who were already inside the High Commission waiting for his speech to them, apparently ended up waiting for quite some time.
0030: A group of about 30 people are protesting against the ISA outside the Malaysian High Commission in London.
That’s Demolition Day for the two Penang Botanic Garden arches – scheduled for Monday. Or rather it should be Demolition Night.
Cranes are expected to slam into the arches from 8.00pm to 11.00pm, and work is expected to last six days.
The government has been borrowing billions of ringgit through bond issues.
There are two main types of government bonds: Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) and Government Investment Issues (GII).
Plans were announced for 19 bond issues this year – 12 via MGS and seven via GII. Each issue raises about RM2-4 billion.